Don Blumenthal - "Everything Matters": On Empathy-led Safety Leadership And Always Looking At The Next Mountain To Climb Safety Heroes - The Health, Safety, And Environment podcast

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Don Blumenthal - "Everything matters": on empathy-led safety leadership and always looking at the next mountain to climb

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In this interview, Don Blumenthal, a district HSE manager at PCL, a global construction company, shares his journey and insights into the safety aspect of the construction industry.

Don shares about his experiences, including a life-altering incident that marked a significant turning point in his perspective on safety.

He also talks about his role in mentoring and developing his team, the importance of empathy and personal leadership in safety management, and the challenges of enforcing safety initiatives across regions and segments.

He underscores the importance of seeing every aspect of safety as critical, maintaining an impeccable safety record for construction companies, and striving for continuous improvement and growth with no place left for complacency.

And he also shares the emotional impact of incidents on workers and their families, reinforcing the importance of empathetic safety approaches as much as aiming to keep everyone safe at all cost.
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Chapters

1. Introduction and Guest Background (00:00:00)

2. Don's Journey into Safety (00:01:22)

3. The Turning Point: A Near-Death Incident (00:04:32)

4. The Shift in Perspective and Culture (00:05:58)

5. The Impact of Safety on Profitability (00:08:04)

6. The Power of Empathy in Safety Culture (00:10:12)

7. Balancing Safety and Productivity (00:13:50)

8. The Journey to Zero Incidents (00:16:04)

9. The Importance of Employee Care and Safety (00:19:22)

10. The Power of Employee Ownership (00:20:17)

11. Promoting Innovation through the Quest Bulletin System (00:21:00)

12. The Role of Mentorship in Leadership (00:22:35)

13. The Impact of Incidents on Individuals and Their Families (00:26:37)

14. The Future of Safety and the Ideal Safety Superpower (00:32:49)

15. The Importance of Education and Communication in Safety (00:35:35)

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